Lead Quantity Surveyor – Residential Mixed-Use (Lambeth)

O’Neill & Brennan UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Private Medical

Pension

Discretionary Bonus

Additional Benefits

Job summary

O’Neill and Brennan is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial delivery on a circa £150m residential-led mixed-use development in Lambeth, South London. The role offers a salary of £85,000–£95,000 plus a £5,500 car allowance, discretionary bonus and benefits.

This is a permanent, full-time position. The successful candidate will act as the main commercial contact for the project, driving cost control, procurement, valuations and final accounts while collaborating with senior

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor in a developer, main contracting or principal contracting environment
• Developer-side experience would be highly advantageous
• Experience on large-scale residential or residential-led mixed-use developments
• Previous experience commercially managing significant projects, ideally £100m+
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation, communication and reporting skills
• Proven ability to take ownership of a project and act as the main commercial contact
• Long-term tenure with previous employers and commitment to career development
• Ability to operate autonomously while working within a wider project team
• Strong understanding of commercial and contractual aspects of large-scale development projects
• Ambition to progress within a growing development business

Responsibilities

• Act as the main commercial point of contact for a circa £150m residential-led mixed-use development
• Take overall responsibility for the commercial management and performance of the project
• Manage the commercial strategy and ensure cost control throughout the project lifecycle
• Procure and commercially manage subcontractor and consultant packages
• Prepare tender enquiries, analyse returns, negotiate and recommend awards
• Manage valuations, payments, variations, change control and final accounts
• Monitor project costs, forecast expenditure and maintain accurate commercial reporting
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and implement mitigation and cost-control measures
• Work closely with project managers, construction teams, design teams, consultants and senior management to ensure delivery
• Provide clear and accurate commercial information to senior management and key stakeholders
• Build and maintain relationships with contractors, consultants and supply chain partners
• Support the wider commercial function and contribute to the growth of the business

Job description

O’Neill and Brennan is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial delivery on a circa £150m residential-led mixed-use development in Lambeth, South London. The role offers a salary of £85,000–£95,000 plus a £5,500 car allowance, discretionary bonus and benefits.

This is a permanent, full-time position. The successful candidate will act as the main commercial contact for the project, driving cost control, procurement, valuations and final accounts while collaborating with senior